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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,031.16, 550,601.46 and 130,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,031.16, 550,601.46 and 130,353.96 is: 195,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,031.16 : 550,601.46 = 130,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,031.16/550,601.46 = 130,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,031.16x = 550,601.46 × 130,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,031.16x = 71,773,080,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,773,080,692.78/367,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,550.37

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